sociology of religion

Question 1

what is protestant work ethic?

Answer 1

max weber, protestant belief in a predestined elect who would be saved during the second coming of christ. achieved through hard work material success. rise of capitalism

Question 2

what is hegemony

Answer 2

karl marx, serves interest of the ruling-class by dissuading oppressed members of the working class from organizing around their own class-based self-interests to challenge inequality of society. this helps instill false consciousness by promoting the belief that class-based hierarchy was gods plan

Question 3

what are the 4 societal dimensions of religion?

Answer 3

belief, ritual, experience, and community

Question 4

_________ _____ and _____ are set apart from more ordinary (profane) ones as being positively regarded, holy, and therefore deserving of respect

Answer 4

sacred objects and acts